Rand Water lifts stage 2 water restrictions

Rand Water has lifted stage 2 water restrictions after stabilising reservoir levels from 30% to above 60%.

The water utility said that the stabilisation of the systems was assisted by the recent rains.

Reservoirs stable

“Following the high water consumption brought about by the high temperatures and subsequent restrictions, reservoir levels in Rand Water systems have stabilised and increased from 30% to above 60% currently,” Rand Water said on Tuesday evening.

“Stabilisation of the systems, assisted by good rains, has been a joint and collaborative effort by Rand Water and the three metros.”

Agreement

Rand Water said on Tuesday that during consultation with the three metros, it was agreed that best water management practices are left in place to ensure that systems are kept stable throughout the coming hot months.

“Through these collaborative efforts, the metros have managed to reduce consumption and manage own systems effectively and efficiently. Therefore, reduced consumption and leak repairs will be the new order.”

“Rand Water would like to thank the metros and its citizens for their cooperation during this time and hope that this is watershed moment will lead towards permanent wise use of potable water.”

Wet weather in SA until Saturday

On Tuesday, the South African Weather Service (Saws) stated that the rainfall in the country is set to continue for the rest of the week, as a cut-off low pressure system dominates the central and eastern parts of the country.

“This will result in scattered to widespread thundershowers from today Tuesday until Saturday.

“Associated with this large-scale weather system, is a possibility of flooding, especially over the central interior, today and tomorrow (Wednesday). The risk of flooding will gradually progress eastwards during the week, and will affect KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and Mpumalanga by Friday,” said the Saws in a statement.

The Saws said it will continue to monitor the weather system and updates to forecasts and severe warnings will be made regularly through the regular channels.

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